Scott’s Run

I know some of my other posts have been about places from my home that I love and hold a deeper, special meaning to me. While this particular place I don’t have as much as a deep connection with, it is definitely a place in the DC metro area that I would check out because it makes for fun times in the outdoors.

Scott’s Run was a place I only discovered this summer and I wish I had known about it much sooner because it really is a fun and beautiful place to go. Just over the bridge form Maryland into Virginia, it is located in Great Falls, VA and is easily accessible. Scott’s Run is a nature preserve in located along the Potomac River and is home to many beautiful plants and animals. I recommend taking a walk down one of their paths, I tend to go down the same one every time because it is a nice walk through the trees which is especially nice to be shaded in the hot summer heat. One of the paths runs along a stream located in the nature preserve and the other one, which I always go one ends up at the Potomac River, however they both have gorgeous views.

One of the main reasons why I really enjoy going to Scotts Run is because it a great place to go to spend time with friends or family as well as be active outside. I have seen many camps or school groups there as well as dogs, it is a pet friendly preserve and a really great place to take your dog on a walk too. They can even wade in the water if that is something they like to do and personally I enjoy seeing all the dogs having a good time there.

However, the highlight of going to Scott’s Run is the waterfall and river that you can then go in. The end of the path that I always take finishes at the Potomac River and then I make sure to bring a swim suit so I can not only wade out on the rocks in the river but go in the waterfall. While it may not be for everyone, it is always a fun thing to do with friends especially to cool off from the hot summer heat. If you’re lucky you can even see little fish swimming around in the water. Personally though, one of the most beautiful things is the waterfall. You can go stand on the rocks under it and sit in the pools below, but it is also really neat to go on the top of the waterfall and look down on the river. It is not too high so don’t worry, but the view is amazing! There are also little pools on top of the waterfall that are a nice place to relax.

Overall Scott’s Run is a fun and beautiful sight to visit if you ever get the chance! It is a great place to enjoy nature and the outdoors while having a good time in the water with friends or family. I know I have many great memories there with friends and it’s a place that reminds me of good summer times at home.

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View of me and some of my friends at the waterfall.

 

2 thoughts on “Scott’s Run

  1. Hannah,
    I really want to visit Scotts Run after reading your post. I love waterfalls so this place seems really pretty. It is also cool how people go swimming in the waterfall and surrounding pools. Next time I visit DC I will be sure to check it out.
    Missy

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